A TEENAGER from Aughton Road is appealing for the return of his limited edition bike which has been stolen.

A TEENAGER from Aughton Road is appealing for the return of his limited edition bike which has been stolen.

Devin Farrell, 14, was helping a neighbour move horses in Bentham’s Way in Birkdale when he turned around to discover the £200 bike had gone.

His mother Janet told the Visiter: “Devin agreed to help the neighbour and headed to the site in Birkdale; it was around 2.30pm. When he got there, he put the bike in a field and started moving the horses.”

But as the Christ the King pupil returned to where he had left his American Stingray, he discovered that someone had taken it.

Janet added: “Devin is upset. He loved the bike as it was just so unusual; there were only four or five of them sold in Southport.

“He had seen one at the North West Motor Show and really wanted one. He is very upset that this has happened. He had always been very dubious of where he went with it.”

Devin, who lives with his mum, dad Michael and older brother Ethan, 16, would usually lock his bike up, although on Saturday (April 28) he forgot the key.

The family have now posted flyers around the town in an attempt to get the bike back and they are offering a reward.

Janet said: “If anyone knows where it is, we would like people to contact us and let us know. The worse thing about all of this is that we don’t know if the bike can be replaced as it is limited edition.”

Anyone with information about the bike is urged to contact the Farrell family on 07882721902 or 01704-565678